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grumpyduck

(6,655 posts) Tue Jul 25, 2023, 08:48 AM Jul 2023

How often do you update software? [View all]

Every now and then I realize I'm still using some ten and twenty-year-old software: word processing and spreadsheets, image processing, 3D modeling and drafting, and so on. And my current computer is on Windows 7. It all still works fine, so I don't see any reason to upgrade and therefore just don't think of it.

So, just out of curiosity, how many of you still use "old" software?

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How often do you update software? [View all] grumpyduck Jul 2023 OP

Yes Timewas Jul 2023 #1

Using a Linux Ubuntu 20+ version bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 #2

I use Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Best_man23 Jul 2023 #9

True that many updates are just marketing and don't add value, but .. TreasonousBastard Jul 2023 #3

I do. sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #4

More than likely an essential part of the hardware failed and Backseat Driver Jul 2023 #5

I use Office 2010, a version of Adobe Audition that's 13 years old, and a 22-year old laser printer Earth-shine Jul 2023 #6

Old survey/mapping stuff, LandDesktop/AutoCad, MS Office on an unconnected XP Pro yonder Jul 2023 #7

"Software"?? What is this "software" of which you speak...? TygrBright Jul 2023 #8

Windows is up to date canetoad Jul 2023 #10

still use CD burner XP. fast and simple nt msongs Jul 2023 #11

Page Plus X9 from 2009 LeftInTX Aug 2023 #12